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Compare bus and train for Calais to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€45 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Calais to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Brussels:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to Brussels costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Calais - Fréthun and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Calais, Port - P&O Ferry and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER, TGV, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Brussels by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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